Mitox 28MT Select 5in1 Petrol Multi-Tool User manual

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Operator’s Manual

user manual, maintenance instructions and spare parts

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This Multi-Tool unit is a 2 stroke fast running power tool and is designed to be used in a domestic

application with the attachments supplied. The Brushcutter attachment is designed for cutting

grass and light brush, the Hedgetrimmer attachment for trimming new growth on hedges and the

Pole Pruner for cutting up to 4” branches.

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Warnings in the Manual

This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could

lead to serious bodily injury or death.

This mark indicates instructions which must be followed or it leads to mechanical failure,

breakdown, or damage.

This mark indicates hints or useful directions in the use of the product.

IMPORTANT

!

NOTE

Component Location

1. Fuel tank – 2 stroke mixture.

2. Engine starter/Recoil.

3. Carburettor / air ﬁlter.

4. Safety lever.

5. Throttle control lever.

6. Ignition switch.

7. Harness hanger.

8. Loop handle.

8A J-Handle.

9. Transmission shaft.

10. Attachment shaft.

11. Safety guard.

12. Gear box.

13. Nylon head.

14. Optional cutting blade.

15. Nylon Cutting blade.

16. Gear box.

17. Attachment shaft.

18. Rubber Grip.

19. Gear box.

20. Oil tank for lubrication.

21. Guide Bar.

22. Saw chain.

23. Extension Shaft (Optional)

24. Coupling.

25. Cutter Blades.

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Safety Symbols

Warning: Danger, Caution

Read the documentation and safety instructions which are

provided in this user manual.

When operating this machine, use protective equipment such

as goggles, helmet and ear defenders.

Wear security shoes and gloves.

Check the condition of the working area to avoid any

accidents from hitting hidden obstacles such as stumps,

stones, cans, or broken glass.

Hot surface: Risk of burn.

Directive 2000-14/CE. Guaranteed noise levels

Beware of objects being thrown from the operating zone

Warning: Keep all people, animals and vulnerable objects at

least 15 metres from the working area.

Beware: Product conducts electricity. Keep the machine and

operator at least 10 metres from electrical sources and over-

head power cables.

Beware: Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

Always keep a safe distance from the cutting parts.

Beware of blade thrust.

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Taking Care of Warning Labels

Always keep warning labels clean and free of scratches, which might make them illegible or

dicult to read. If the warning labels provided with your Multi-Tool become damaged, peel

o, or otherwise become illegible or dicult to read, order new labels from the authorised

servicing dealer and replace the damaged labels. When applying new labels, ﬁrst wipe away any

dirt and dry the surface before applying the new label in the same place as the original label.

Explanation of Symbols on the Machine

For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine:

FUEL TANK

Fuel tank 2 stroke mix

Position: Fuel cap

CHOKE OPERATION

<RUN>

Starting mode when the engine is hot (choke o).

Position: Air cleaner cover.

<START>

Starting mode when the engine is cold (choke on).

Position: Air cleaner cover.

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Safety Precautions

Introduction

Read this Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this Multi-

Tool properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note

that you are able to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for assistance.

Always include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this

product.

This product has been designed to be used as a Multi-Tool power tool as described previously and

it should never be used for any other purpose; doing so could result in unforeseen accidents and

injuries occurring. Only approved Mitox accessories should be used with this product.

This Multi-Tool is equipped with extremely sharp blades, always wear sturdy gloves when handling

the blades and ﬁt the safety guards when not in use.

When using this Multi-Tool for the ﬁrst time, take it to a wide, clear, open space, start the engine,

and practice handling the Multi-Tool until you are sure that you will be able to handle it properly in

actual operation.

You should never use this Multi-Tool when under the inﬂuence of alcohol, suering from

exhaustion or lack of sleep, suering from drowsiness as a result of having taken medicine, or at

any other time when your judgement might be impaired or that you might not be able to operate

the Multi-Tool properly and in a safe manner.

Never allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions given in this manual to

use this Multi-Tool.

When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to perform the work and allow plenty

of time for rest. Limit the amount of time you continuously use the Multi-Tool to 30~40 minutes

per session and take 10~20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also, try to keep the total

amount of work performed in a single day to 2 hours.

Never run the engine indoors as the exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.

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Never use the Multi-Tool in conditions as described below:

When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it dicult to

maintain a steady posture while using the Multi-Tool.

At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your ﬁeld of vision is limited and it

would be dicult to gain a clear view of the area where the Multi-Tool is to be used. In heavy

rain, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times when

weather conditions might make it unsafe to use this product.

Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical exhaustion results in lower attention spans, and this in turn

can lead to accidents and injury.

Work Clothing and Safety Equipment

When using the product, you should wear proper clothing and protective equipment.

• Helmet

• Protection goggles or face protector

• Ear protectors

• Thick work gloves

• Non-slip sole work boots

• When using your Multi-Tool, always wear strong, durable, work clothing; shirts should be long-

sleeved and trousers should be full-length.

Safety and Operation

This Multi-Tool is equipped with very sharp blades, and when used incorrectly the blades can be

extremely dangerous.

Improper handling can cause accidents which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For

this reason, you should always be careful to adhere to the following instructions when using your

Multi-Tool.

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Never hold the Multi-Tool in a way in which the cutting head is pointing towards someone else.

Never allow the cutting head to come into contact with your body.

Always turn o the engine before adjusting the Multi-Tool, or at any time when coming into close

proximity with the cutting head.

Always wear thick work gloves when adjusting the Multi-Tool.

Safe Handling of Fuel

The engine of the Multi-Tool is designed to run on a two stroke oil/fuel mixture.

This fuel is highly ﬂammable; never store cans of fuel or reﬁll the fuel tank in any place where

there is a source of heat or ﬁre, which might ignite the fuel.

Do not smoke whilst operating the Multi-Tool or reﬁlling, keep lit cigarettes away from the Multi-

Tool at all times.

When reﬁlling the fuel tank always stop the engine ﬁrst and carefully make sure that there are no

sparks or naked ﬂames anywhere nearby before refuelling.

If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to wipe any fuel which has been spilled

onto the Multi-Tool before starting the engine.

After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and carry the Multi-Tool to a spot

5 metres or more away from where it was refuelled before starting the engine.

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Before Operating the Multi-Tool

Before beginning work, carefully check the work area and remove any obstacles. Within a

perimeter of 15 metres of the work area should be considered a hazardous area into which

no-one should enter while the Multi-Tool is being used, and when necessary this area should be

marked with a warning rope, warning signs, or other forms of warning.

When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more operators, care should also be

taken to constantly look around to check the presence and locations of other operators within the

work area to maintain a safe distance between each operator.

Before beginning work, each component of the Multi-Tool should be checked to make sure that it

is in proper working order, make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures,

dents, broken guards or any other problems which might interfere with safe operation.

Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting head when the engine is running.

Before Starting the Engine

Carefully check the work area to make sure that no obstacles exist within a perimeter of 15

metres around the Multi-Tool before starting the engine.

To start the engine, place the Multi-Tool onto the ground in a ﬂat clear area and hold it ﬁrmly

in place to ensure that neither the cutting head nor the throttle come into contact with any

obstacles when the engine starts.

After starting the engine, make sure that the cutting head stops moving when the throttle trigger

is released (idle). If the cutting head continues to move when the engine is at idle, adjust the

idle screw on the carburettor to a point where the cutting head stops moving, if this cannot be

achieved, take the Multi-Tool to your authorised service dealer for adjustment.

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Avoid Noise Problems

Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden

machinery.

In general, operate Multi-Tools between 8 am and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm at

weekends.

Avoid using the Multi-Tool late at night and/or early in the morning.

Safety when using the Multi-Tool

When using the Multi-Tool, grip the handles ﬁrmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart

so your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always maintain a steady even posture

while working. Do not use on ladders or if the ground surface is slippery or uneven. Never

attempt to cut directly overhead or with one hand.

• Maintain full engine speed when cutting.

• Never allow other persons to come within the work area as doing so

might expose them to danger.

• Keep work area clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.

Injury may result from ﬂying debris.

• If grass or other objects get caught in the Multi-Tool during operation,

always stop the engine before removing the object.

• Never touch the spark plug or plug HT cable while the engine is in

operation, doing so may result in an electrical shock.

• Never touch the exhaust, spark plug, or any metallic parts while the

engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine.

These parts reach high temperatures during operation and doing so

could result in serious burns.

• When you ﬁnish cutting in one location and wish to continue work in another area, stop the

engine and ﬁt the blade safety guards.

• Always remove fuel from the fuel tank before transportation to prevent fuel spillage.

• Never leave the Multi-Tool exposed to direct sunlight as this can heat the fuel tank and may

cause a discharge of fuel, and ﬂood the engine.

• Be careful not to hit the nylon cutting head against stones or the ground.

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Two-Stroke Fuel

Fuel is very ﬂammable. Do not smoke or bring any ﬂame or sparks near fuel.

Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before refuelling.

Refuel outdoors on bare ground, restart the engine at least 5m away from the refuelling area.

The engine is lubricated by oil mixed into petrol. Prepare a mixture of unleaded petrol and semi-

synthetic two-stroke oil that meets the speciﬁcations of: API TC, ISO-L-EGC, JASO FC (Low Smoke)

oil.

Recommended mixing ratio is 40:1.

FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW PETROL) will cause severe damage to the engine which is not

covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

Use fresh, unleaded petrol (95 RON) and semi-synthetic oil specially made for high performance

two-stroke engines. Mix in a ratio of 40 parts petrol to 1 part of oil.

By using two-stroke oil specially made for two-stroke engines you will reduce the formation of ash

and carbon deposits on the spark plug, piston, exhaust muer and cylinder as well as reducing

emissions of harmful exhaust gases.

Oil FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINES should not be used as two-stroke lubrication oil as it can cause fouling

of the spark plug, exhaust port blocking, piston ring sticking and other internal engine damage.

NOTE

Due to increased Ethanol content in petrol we recommend the use

of B3C Ethanol Shield 2-Stroke Oil, or Ethanol Shield Fuel Stabiliser

to protect your MITOX® engine against the harmful eects of

Ethanol.

Visit www.b3cfuel.co.uk for more information.

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Fuel Storage (Without Ethanol Shield)

Mixed two-stroke fuel which has been left unused for a period of one month or more may

damage the carburettor and result in the engine failing to start or operate correctly.

When storing the Multi-Tool for a period of more than one month, empty the fuel tank, and

run the engine to empty the carburettor of fuel.

Two stroke fuel can cause deterioration of rubber and/or plastic components during prolonged

storage.

It is important to only use good quality, fresh fuel mix.

Fuelling

Shake the fuel container to thoroughly mix the two-stroke oil and petrol.

Clean dirt from around the fuel cap before removing.

Pour two-stroke fuel into the fuel tank with a ﬁltered funnel, up to 80% of the fuel tank’s capacity.

Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely. Spilled fuel must be wiped away from the Multi-Tool

before starting the engine.

Move at least 5m away from the refuelling area before restarting the engine.

When reﬁlling the tank, always turn o the engine and allow it to cool down. Take a careful look

around to make sure that there are no sparks or open ﬂames anywhere nearby before refuelling.

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Installing the Loop Handle Assembly

• Fit the upper handle to the shaft using the ﬁxing holes to locate the handle to the

desired position (smooth side of the handle facing away from the engine).

• Fit the lower handle clamp and secure using the 2 Torx bolts.

Upper Handle

Torx Bolt

Clamp

Drive Shaft To

Cutter Head

Drive Shaft

To Engine

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Assembly of the Brushcutter

The blade ﬁtted to the guard is sharp and can cause injury, always wear gloves.

Installing the Guard

• Place the Brushcutter with the head facing down.

• Fit the shield using the bracket and 2 X Torx screws

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Installing the Nylon Head

• Lay the Brushcutter on its back with the gearbox shaft facing up.

Rotate the gear box shaft until the hole

in the holder A lines up with the slot in

the metal guard.

Insert an Allen key or screwdriver into

the hole in the gearbox cover and into

holder A.

Screw the nylon head anti-clockwise

(turn left) onto the threaded shaft on the

end of the gearbox.

Make sure that the nylon head is

securely locked in position and remove

the Allen key.

A

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Installing the 3 Point Blade

• Lay the Brushcutter on its back with the gearbox shaft facing up.

THE BLADE MUST BE CORRECTLY POSITIONED ON THE UPPER BLADE CLAMP

OTHERWISE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY COULD

RESULT.

Rotate the

gear box shaft

until the hole

in the holder A

lines up with

the slot in the

metal guard.

Insert an

Allen key or

screwdriver

into the hole

in the gearbox

cover and into

holder A.

Place the 3

tooth blade on

the holder A,

centering the

blade on the

raised centre.

Fit the holder

B over the

blade.

Fit the domed nut

protector C over

holder B and the

blade.

Fit the nut

anti-clockwise

(turn left) and

tighten using the

spanner provided.

Remove the Allen

key / screwdriver.

A

B

C

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Replacing the Nylon Cord

Check to see if the nylon head is damaged before replacing the cord. If you can see serious traces

of wear or damage, you must replace the complete nylon head.

1. Stop the engine.

2. Open the nylon head by pushing on the catch, (a), and lifting the cover (b).

3. Pull the bobbin out of the nylon head and take out the rest of the nylon cords.

4. Cut a new length of cord, 2.4mm Ø and 5 metres long.

5. Fold the new cord in half and place the centre of the fold (c) into the clip (d) in the empty bobbin.

6. Wind the line in the direction of the arrows on the bobbin, with half of the line above and half

below the divider (e). Maintain an even and ﬁrm tension onto the bobbin, being careful not to twist

the line.

6. After winding the cord, insert both ends into the notches on the bobbin, (f).

7. Put the ﬁlled bobbin back into the carrier. Release the cords from the notches in the bobbin

and place them into the eyelets in the carrier (g). The cords should stick out appx 15 cm either

side.

8. Reﬁt the spool cover (b), ensuring it is securely clicked into place.

Never use a cutting device other than those supplied by the manufacturer. (Steel cord is never

allowed) Always use original spare parts in order to beneﬁt from continuous warranty.

(a)

(b)

(g)

(f)

(e)

(f)

(c)

(d)

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Using the Brushcutter

Choosing the cutting device

Choose the most suitable cutting device for the job to be done, according to these general

indications:

• The cutting line head can eliminate tall grass and non-woody vegetation

• The 3-point blade is suitable for cutting brushwood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in diameter.

Nylon Head

• Cut the grass in 1.5 metre widths, keeping the machine well balanced.

• Avoid engaging stones, piles of earth, small pieces of wood or anything that could be hidden or

dicult to see in the grass. If a large object is accidentally struck, if the cutting head gets blocked,

overloaded or stringy material gets wrapped in the cutting head, reduce the engine speed so the

engine idles. Make sure that the cutting head has stopped rotating, switch o the engine and

remove the material.

• Put the brushcutter on the ground and check that the cutting head has not been damaged. If

necessary, change the cutting head. If the head is only wrapped by vegetation, remove by hand

and clean the cutting head.

• Always wear safety gloves for this operation and ensure the engine is switched o and the head

is stationary.

• When the 2 nylon cords become too short, accelerate the engine and bump the nylon head on

the ground. Automatically the 2 nylon cords will feed out and be cut to the correct length. Repeat

the operation if necessary.

3-Point Blade

• Start cutting above the undergrowth and then move down with the blade so as to cut the brush

into small pieces.

• Avoid hitting stones, piles of earth, small pieces of wood or anything that could be hidden or

dicult to see in the grass.

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The thickness of fresh growth (green branches), which may be cut using this

hedgetrimmer, is limited to up to approximately 10mm. Never try to cut branches

thicker than this, as doing so may result in damage to the hedgetrimmer.

Blade information

• Never cut hedges thicker than 10mm and only fresh growth.

• If wire is caught by the blades, damage can occur which is not covered by the warranty.

• When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blades, be sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves

and use only appropriate tools and equipment to prevent injury.

• After you have ﬁnished using the hedgetrimmer, clean the blades and apply clean light grade

lubricating oil to the entire length of the blades, including the blade bolts.

NOTE

Assembly of the Hedgetrimmer

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Operation

Adjusting the angle of the cutting blades

1. Stop the engine.

2. Always wear gloves when adjusting

the blades.

3. Lay the hedgetrimmer ﬂat on the

ground and set the guard (1) to the

trimmer blade .

4. Squeeze the red locking lever (2) into the

black handle (5) to release the locking pin (3).

5. While holding the shaft (4), move the cutting

head to the desired position.

6. Release the red locking lever and ensure the locking

pin engages with the quadrant.

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Mitox 28MT Select 5in1 Petrol Multi-Tool User manual

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